Question 1

what is the pathology of myofacial pain syndrome?

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Myofascial/obscure,,: This, apparently, is a poorly understood syndrome of pain occurring in many points, and consisting of focal point tenderness.  It's reproduced on palpation, and the pain can be aching and deep, and range from slight to lightning-like.  It may be caused by connective tissue diseases, poor posture, and emotional disturbances.  Treatment can vary from relaxation/physical therapy to antidepressants.

Question 2

what's the treatment for myofacial pain syndrome?

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One option: It is important to have this medically evaluated to determine the cause so that a treatment plan can be developed.  Acupuncture is one option that can be effective.  After a complete evaluation, your doctor can let you know if this option is appropriate for you.

Question 3

how can i distinguish between migraine headache  and myofacial pain syndrome?is there any relation?

Accepted Answer

Different things: Migraine and myofacial pain syndrome are very different. If any myofacial pain syndrome resembles fibromyalgia.
Migraine is a sudden onset of headache with or without neurological symptoms and nausea/vomiting.

Question 4

i first was diagnosed with chronic myofacial pain disease in 2004.. then in 2006  chronic  fatigue immune disorder put me down severely in bed which i have been in for 7 years . over the years i've kept getting others illness  over and over .. my  lymphos

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Learning to manage: Some things get better, some things can be cured and a lot of medical issues we manage.  If a complete rheumatologic, infectious and metabolic workup was negative ie: lyme, vitamin d level, thyroid etc then you have to check lifestyle issues: obesity, smoking, exercise routines and diet as well as sleep patterns.  You may then need to see a well versed pain management specialist or physiatrist.

Question 5

i am 22 years old.i have pain in my left shoulder and shoulder blade since 3 years. i have done mri,ncs,crp, all are clear.i have myofacial pain.

Accepted Answer

Injection: Consider an ultrasound-guided injection of either a steroid or a regenerative biologic injection such as platelet-rich plasma or an amniotic membrane allograft that could be diagnostic and therapeutic. Also, consider referred pain from the spine. Don't give up. Continue to seek the advice of a musculoskeletal specialist.

Question 6

i asked a ? about what would cause numbnessfor 3 months now.. , i have chronic fatigue immune disorder , myofacial pain, lesions on brain, white lymphosite count i's high, nerve damage the list goes on and on .. i've lived in bed for 7 years and keep havi

Accepted Answer

Challenging: Would consider that you have a more widespread immune disorder, and the "lesions on the brain" may well be quite important.  However, you could also be suffering from a disorder such as cadasil or melas, and, based on your info, could consider a vasculitic disorder.  Since there are many potential answers, genetic testing, spinal fluid analysis, and additional docs might help.

Question 7

how do u treat myofacial pain syndrome caused by teeth grinding? wisdom teeth recently removed. cpap machine is making pain worse, per dentist.

Accepted Answer

Mouthguard: When you grind your teeth, you are over working your muscles and they are fatiguing. I would initially start with a brux guard or mouthguard to help reduce the inflammation of the muscles.  Talk to your dentist about a brux guard.

Question 8

can a person have both fibromyalgia and myofascial pain?

Accepted Answer

Definitely! Often go: hand in hand. Make sure you see a doctor, who's well trained in this, as some doctors know more, have more integrative experience to look at your adrenals, hormones, mineral levels, musculoskeletal, thyroid and food allergies to optimize your digestive and assimilation, detox &amp; elimination pathways to boost energy levels and reduce fatigue. Good luck!

Question 9

i was diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. how is it different from fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

MPS is localized FM: Fibromyalgia (fm) pain is widespread by definition, meaning it occurs on both sides of the body above and below the waist and includes the spine. Myofasical pain syndrome (mps) is pain that is not widespread but limited in its distribution. However, treatments used in fm are also used in mps including certain non-narcotic pain medications, massage and topical treatments-so they are related.

Question 10

what's the difference between fibromyalgia, myofascial pain and herniated disk pains?

Accepted Answer

Pain Location: Fibromyalgia is diffuse body aches and pains commonly associated with unexplained fatigue and depression.

Myofacial is pain only limited to the face. 

Herniated neck disc pains is neck pains, diffuse headaches and radicular arm pains.

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I first was diagnosed with chronic myofacial pain disease in 2004.. then in 2006 chronic fatigue immune disorder put me down severely in bed which i have been in for 7 years . over the years i've kept getting others illness over and over .. my lymphos

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I am 22 years old.i have pain in my left shoulder and shoulder blade since 3 years. i have done mri,ncs,crp, all are clear.i have myofacial pain.

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I asked a ? about what would cause numbnessfor 3 months now.. , i have chronic fatigue immune disorder , myofacial pain, lesions on brain, white lymphosite count i's high, nerve damage the list goes on and on .. i've lived in bed for 7 years and keep havi

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How do u treat myofacial pain syndrome caused by teeth grinding? wisdom teeth recently removed. cpap machine is making pain worse, per dentist.

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Can a person have both fibromyalgia and myofascial pain?

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